Chug-a-lug people. St. Pat’s day is almost here so you know what that means? Green beer, embarrassing photos, thrown worshiping and that artistic way of speaking English known as the belligerent slur. Which countries around the world pound the most creative juice each year?

According to an international survey, Luxembourg easily takes the cake for the most alcohol consumed per capita in a year: 15.5 liters. Closely followed by France, Ireland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic who all clock in over 12 liters per person per year. Very impressive!

Let us give a round of applause, or shots, to the top 5 countries while we take a gander at the 15 followers:

6) Spain
7) Denmark
8) Portugal
9) United Kingdom
10) Austria
11) Switzerland
12) Belgium
13) Germany
14) Australia
15) Netherlands
16) Finland
17) South Korea
18) Greece
19) New Zealand
20) United States

It’s no surprise that the U.S. hits all the way down at #20. The U.S is 1 of 6 countries who’s legal consumption age is over 20:

1) Fiji – 21
2) India – up to 25 (depends on state)
3) Micronesia
4) Pakistan – 21 (non-muslim)
5) Palau – 21
6) U.S. – 21

Please drink responsibly while searching through your lawn.

Photo Credit: wickenden on Flickr